Kind hearts respond to suffering and pets in need
A column praises humane kindness toward animals and people, recounting stories of homeless puppies in Chicago and a family monkey named Elizabeth. It contrasts such compassion with cruelty and notes how many seek to help through Red Cross efforts while reflecting on wartime suffering in Spain and China.
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The
Red Cross
Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society
America
American Red Cross
Clues Multiply in Avoca Murder Probe
Sheriff to test Sam Pierce and son Ray and use a four foot bloody club for fingerprints in the case of Earl Roach. Roach was found shot stabbed and clubbed near Avoca amid a long feud with neighbors as investigators seek motive tied to patent rights for a new air current motor.
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Bedford
Ind
U.P
Lincoln Dunbar
Sam Pierce
Lawrence County
Indianapolis
Earl Roach
Avoca Wpa
Dunbar
Pierce
Ray
Avoca W.P.A
Roach
Winnie Wells
Avoca
W.P.A. Employe
Roy Cheek
Needmore
W.P.A
Wells
Maul Ridge
Springville
Fayetteville
Mystery Chicago Robbery Involving State Rep's Car
A young woman nicknamed tavern hostess was jailed by state investigators after a failed hold up of a dress shop owner in Park Ridge. She claimed to be Anna Peg Ryan 26 from Bloomington and said she borrowed State Representative Nicholas J. Mastro's car, amid questions about the henna hair and blonde wig. The Illinois legislature member denied knowledge of the crime.
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Chicago
Park Ridge
Atorney
Nicholas J. Mastro
Lexington Street
Greene county to begin spring tax assessing March 1
Preparations for the spring tax assessing period were made at a Bloomfield meeting of Greene county two assessors township trustees and County Assessor Joe M Goodman. Orval Schock Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners led the session outlining valuation procedures and annual work guidance.
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Greene County
Joe M. Goodman
Court House
Bloomfield
Orval Schock
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
Goodman
Schock
Stockton
Wright
Hospital News Highlights Comes From Local Ward
Mrs Eugene Villain of G street southwest underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Wilbur Ferguson of Bloomfield became the mother of a son Tuesday afternoon. The baby weighed nine pounds one ounce and is named James Leroy. Mrs William Andrews was taken to her home this afternoon. Mrs Ben Davis and baby of Linton route 1 were taken to their home this afternoon. Earl Myers, seriously ill with pneumonia, is reported to be improving nicely.
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Eugene Villain
G’ Street Southwest
Wilbur Ferguson
Bloomfield
James Leroy
William Andrews
Ben Davis
Baby
Linton
Earl Myers
Bartlow Named to New Position in Indiana Vocational Education
Slater Bartlow former Linton school superintendent is named state director of vocational education in Indiana. He will supervise vocational rehabilitation home economics vocational agriculture trade and industrial education and distributive occupations statewide, overseeing 843 teachers and 25 trainer staff with 750000 dollars in federal funds matched by state funds. He will reside in Indianapolis.
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Slater Bartlow
Linton
Indiana
Floyd I. McMurray
Bartlow
Indianapolis
Blood for War Stores Sought From Leeds Volunteers
The Leeds Blood Transfusion Society appeals for 2,000 volunteers to donate blood to be stored for transfusion in case of war. City hospitals will provide facilities to store the blood.
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London
U.R
Leeds Blood Transfusion Society
Linton Retail Merchants Association to Convene Meeting
Final arrangements were made for the first meeting of the Linton Retail Merchants' Association to be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the First Methodist church. Murray H. Morris of the Merchants' Association of Indianapolis will deliver the principal address. All local merchants and professionals are invited. reservations should be made through E. Zander at telephone 38. A banquet served at 6:30 p.m. will be prepared by the Methodist church ladies and attendances are expected to be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Retail Merchants’ Association
Murray H. Morris
Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
Linton
E. Zander
Morris
Methodist Church
Funeral Services Held for George B. Rogers
Funeral services for George B. Rogers age 54, a former Lin ton resident who died in South Bend, were conducted this afternoon by Welch & Cornett Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family plot at Fairview cemetery.
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George B. Rogers
Linton
South Bend
Welch & Cornett
Fairview
Early Bird Deal Sparks Seat Grab by Eight Messengers
In Philadelphia a theatre set $1 seats with first come first seated policy. J H Vernon hired eight telegraph messengers to reach the venue early and secure orchestra seats for himself and seven guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U.P
J. H. Vernon
Lake County relief costs under fire in public hearing
Sen. Elliott Conroy invites U S District Attorney James Fleming and Lake County officials to a public hearing on suspected excessive unemployment relief expenditures in Lake county. The session will review the governor’s relief report and a call for a special state prosecutor probe.
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Indianapolis
Elliott Conroy
Hammond
Lake County
United States
James Fleming
Conroy
William Murray
Lake Criminal Court
Felix Kaul
Fleming
Harvey Post
Britain to Recognize Spanish Nationalists in Principle
London reports the British cabinet moved to recognize the Spanish Nationalist government in principle today. Formal recognition will be delayed pending further consultations with France.
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London
France
Linton considers obsolete ordinances and truck purchase
Linton council discusses removing outdated ordinances with Indiana University WPA help offering to re codify and update. A light department truck purchase is proposed with bids to come. action tabled. Utilities taxes repeal bill moves in Indiana General Assembly as city awaits details.
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Linton
Indiana University
WPA
Indiana General Assembly
Light Department
William H. Flack Dies in Carlisle at 47
William H. Flack a Carlisle grocer aged 47 died at 2 30 am in his home. He is survived by his widow Elva and children Marion Vera Avis and Francis all of Carlisle. He also leaves brothers Jesse Linton George Winter Haven Fla and Charles Dayton Ohio and sisters Clara Hathaway Dayton Elizabeth Grounds Dugger and Sadie Vaughn Dayton Ohio. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday from the family residence with Rev Timebrook Indianapolis officiating and burial in the I O O F cemetery Carlisle.
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William H. Flack
Jesse Flack
Linton
Carlisle
Elva Flack
Marion
Flack
Washington, D. C
Francis H. Flack
Vera Flack
Avis Flack
Jesse
George Flack
Winter Haven
Fla
Charles Flack
Dayton, O
Clara Hathaway
Elizabeth Grounds
Dugger
Sadie Vaughn
Dayton, Q
Rev. Timebrook
Indianapolis
Wife of Former Pastor Expires in Montpelier
Mrs Rome G Jones widow of Rev Rome Jones former pastor of Linton Christian church died Tuesday at her Montpelier home after a long illness She was well known in the area where she and her husband lived for years They left Linton about twelve years ago Burial is set for 10:30 Thursday morning in Cambridge City
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Rome G. Jones
Rome Jones
Linton
Democrats Back Direct Primary Act In Today’s Vote
Police blockaded all streets in Miami Beach to trap a band of five or six robbers who held up staff at the Blackstone Hotel and took deposit boxes full of valuables. The loot size was not yet estimated. the raid occurred just before 5 am, with about ten employees confined in a washroom.
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Miami Beach
Fla
U.P
Blackstone
H. V. Yocum
Elza T Jennicks Dies After Heart Attack At Linton
Elza T Jennicks 62 longtime caretaker at the Indiana State Highway garage in Linton died after a heart attack at Freeman-Greene county hospital. He had worked as caretaker since five years ago and remained active until the day before his death. He leaves widow Nannie Creger Jennicks and four children Frank Mishawaka Gene Linton Mrs Harvey Laughlin and Mrs Paul Doorne, plus four grandchildren and siblings. Funeral arrangements in progress at M J Aikin and Son funeral home with burial planned at Fairview.
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Elza T. Jennicks
Indiana State Highway
Linton
Freeman-Greene County
Mr. Jennicks
Lawrence County
Ohio
Jennicks
Harvey Laughlin
Frank
Mishawaka
Fairview
Cemet ‘v
Britain to Add 60 New Warships and Expand Fleet
London reports Britain plans to add 60 warships in the 1939 financial year and seeks authorization to borrow 1.876 billion dollars for general rearmament. The naval program adds two capital ships, bringing nine capital ships under construction. Four firms to supply ships.
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London
Upi
Great Britain
Britain
Split votes in Indiana House keep alive governor primary bill
In Indianapolis the Indiana House defeated a GOP committee report and passed a direct primary bill to nominate the governor and U S senator. Democrats joined some Republicans to push the measure 61 to 31, marking the first major party split in the GOP majority. Edward Stein questioned the cost and backing for a gubernatorial primary. The bill advances to second reading amid further battles.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
House
U. S
Elections Committee
Democratic Committee
Edward Stein
Republican Committee
Stein
Two Miners Die in Slate Fall at Glen Ayr Mine
Terre Haute Ind Feb 15 two miners died in a slate fall at Glen Ayr Mine east of Terre Haute James Gurbach 54 of 1506 Eighth Ave and Edward Nicoson 50 near Saline City died instantly while others escaped as roof collapsed Standard Fuel Company mine south of Chamberlain Crossing. Gurbach funeral details listed Nicoson survived by six children and wider family.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Glen Ayr
James Gurbach
Eighth Avenue
Kdward Nicoson
Saline City
Chamberlain Crossing
Standard Fuel Company
Gurback
Callahan Funeral Home
Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Gubach
Helen
James
Thomas
Nicoson
Oak Hill
Mrs Turner 90 laid to rest after Morgantown death
Mrs Nancy Jane Turner aged 90 died Sunday afternoon at her daughter in law Stella Turner's home in Morgantown. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Morgantown.
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Nancy Jane Turner
Thelma Smylie
North Main Street
Stella Turner
Morgantown
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Lizzie
Spain
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American Legion
Rexford Ballard Post
Union High School
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Senate
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